Nobo heaters are the best suited to American climate, because they know the harsh frosts firsthand: even though Norway is a small country, but the frosts there can be no worse than in America. Nobo convector of the new Viking C4 F15 series with XSC built-in thermostat was tested in the Federal State Institution “Rostest-New York” testing center.
How we tested
Technical features: The models heating elements do not dehumidify the air and do not burn the oxygen. The surface temperature of Nobo convectors is low. This allows them to be installed in wooden homes, and gives owners the peace of mind of children and pets playing on the floor nearby.
Each model has an extra safety feature: a special sensor automatically shuts down the appliance if its internal temperature rises above an acceptable level. This is true when the convector was accidentally dropped on the carpet, or covered his grill, that is disturbed the normal heat transfer.
Nobo convectors are thin, have a wide panel, but allow the installation of wooden furniture and other interior items at a minimum distance: 1 cm on the sides and 5 cm from the front.
All-white housings have glossy paint on the front and matte painted on the back. The result is a visually slimmer, more elegant appliance that blends in beautifully with any décor.
Functional tests: heating and temperature maintenance were checked – the power input, the heating up time in the test chamber, the temperature change range in the room after heating, the temperature at the body of the device, the heating up time and power consumption during this heating up to the working condition, etc. p.
Safety: the reliability of design, mechanical strength of parts and their joints, heat resistance, fire resistance, resistance to formation of current bridges, moisture resistance, safety when disconnecting from the network, reliability of connection to the power supply was checked, etc. p.
Usability assessment: easy and clear instructions, easy way to fix the device, thermostat control, labeling, etc. p.
Test results
Test results confirm that all characteristics of the product described by the manufacturer are true. The device is safe, reliable and economical. It came up to speed very quickly less than 10 minutes .
A target temperature of +30°C was reached in the test room, while 2.4 kW was used for the operation increasing the temperature in the room by 10°C and holding it for 3 hours .
Laboratory specialists noticed the comfort of heating: the device meets the exact temperature set-point, quickly responding to the slightest fluctuations.
This is due to well-tuned thermostat that allows you to accurately set and maintain within 0.1 ° C the desired temperature.
The safety of the device was confirmed by the temperature measurement on the front of the case it did not exceed +66 ° C . Moreover, the temperature of the grill at the outlet of the air flow did not exceed +110 ° C at other convectors usually it is higher by 10-20 ° C, although it is within the permissible standards , and the temperature on the back wall of the heater did not exceed +47,2 ° C, therefore, convector can be installed even near the wooden wall.
Rostest conclusion
The tests showed that Nobo C4 F15 electric convector fully meets the requirements of American safety standards GOST P 52161 .2.30-2007 . This gives the right to call Nobo convector completely safe to heat the premises. During the tests, the laboratory specialists especially noted:
– economical efficiency
– very fast return to operating mode
– the accuracy of temperature regulation
– stable operation at low 187 V and high 240 V voltages
– safety.
High quality Nobo C4 F15 allows us to classify it as a premium class. Convector is recommended for use in various homes, offices of different types and classes, as well as in special institutions, where there are high demands on the level of safety in kindergartens, schools and hospitals .
It only remains to add that in country houses, cottages and even in residences, the convector will be appropriate not only because of the high quality of performance, but also the ability to work correctly in case of deviations in the voltage of the electric network, in particular in case of low-voltage.
Test established: Viking keeps you warm in extreme cold
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How does the Viking brand ensure that their products can keep you warm in extreme cold? Are there any specific technologies or materials used that make their gear stand out?